Nail surgery for ingrown toenails Mosman Park

The most common treatment for relieving the pain and complications caused by ingrown toenails is Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) surgery. Known for its effectiveness and low recurrence rate, it’s a great option for recurrent ingrown toenails.

The procedure involves removing the portion of the ingrown nail causing the issue, with minimal cosmetic damage. A local anaesthetic is applied to numb the toe before the procedure is performed.

During your first consultation, your podiatrist will assess whether nail surgery is the best option for you. If surgery is recommended, pre-surgical neurovascular assessments will be carried out before scheduling the procedure.

On the day of surgery, your podiatrist will begin by numbing the toe with a local anaesthetic. Once the toe is fully numb, a straight cut will be made through the nail to remove the offending spicule. A chemical agent, phenol, will be applied at the base of the nail to destroy the nail matrix and prevent regrowth.

Your consultation will take 60 minutes, while the procedure typically lasts 15 minutes. The duration of the surgery may vary depending on how many sides of the toenail are affected and need to be removed.

Once the surgery is complete, your podiatrist will cover the toe with sterile dressings and give you post-operative instructions. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled within 24-72 hours to monitor for infection. In the first few days, wear open shoes and rest your feet as much as possible.

After the surgery, you can walk and bear weight straight away. Normal activities can be resumed in a few days, and sports can be restarted after 2 to 3 weeks.

We regularly treat patients across Perth in our clinic, including suburbs such as Mosman Park, Dalkeith, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove, Crawley, Fremantle, Swanbourne, Mount Claremont, Subiaco, Karrakatta, Shenton Park, Floreat, Wembley, and more areas. Get in touch or book an appointment today.